Any accidents that cause injuries can be stressful and challenging. You may be suffering from sprains or fractures that require you to seek medical attention, which results in hefty bills, especially if you have to pay for x-rays. But accidents can produce injuries that are so serious, they may leave victims with permanent damage. These are called catastrophic injuries, which should immediately be taken to a personal injury team so you can achieve the compensation you deserve. The more serious your injuries, the more expensive it can be to treat them.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can mean requiring lifelong care, losing a vital part of your person, and/or prevent you from living normally again. They can be physical or cognitive.
Common types include:
- Amputations
- Burn injuries
- Severe fractures
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain damage
Catastrophic injuries can be immobilizing, causing you to have to change your entire life. Victims may have to quit their jobs, change their daily routines, and even involve another family members’ changing their lives in order to support them.
How Lawyers Can Help
Because catastrophic injuries are serious, they may require expensive surgeries, rehabilitation, permanent use of a medical device, or use of a medication for the rest of your life. Such expenses add up, and can put a strain on you and your family.
Additionally, if your injuries put you out for work, you may also be experiencing a loss of wages or income.
Having a team of lawyers to help you file a personal injury claim and hold the guilty party responsible can help you pay for all your expenses. Our team has years of experience in recovering damages for our clients so they can relieve their financial burdens.
